Beyond the Ranch
Valentine’s Day Caption Contest
Back by popular demand! . Last Valentine’s Day we posted a vintage Valentine’s Day card and asked you all to write captions for the card. We had such an outstanding turn out, we’ve decided to present TWO vintage Valentine’s Day cards, and see what captions you can come up with. Hilarious? Poignant? Traditional? The only [...]
Merry Christmas Y’all!!
Design History 101: Guerrera’s Revolution Jacket
The history of the Mexican Revolution cannot go without talking about its women – in fact, Guerrera, literally means, “heroic” women. These passionate and courageous, women warriors are often remembered for the violent or sinful acts of war, even though they weren’t much different than those by other Mexican Revolution heroes like Carranza or Zapata. [...]
Black Jack’s Crossing
Earlier in the season we did a post about General Black Jack Pershing. . Here’s the rest of the story: In January 1914, Gen. John Pershing was assigned to command the Army’s 8th Cavalry Regiment in Fort Bliss, Texas, responsible for security along the U.S.-Mexico border. . . Pancho Villa was banking on American support [...]
Tomorrow is NATIONAL TIE ONE ON DAY!!
Here’s the latest press release for tomorrow’s National Tie One on Day! . . Contact: EllynAnne Geisel 719-545-5704 ellynanne@apronmemories.com www.apronmemories.com . PUEBLO, CO – National Tie One On Day™ Thanksgiving Out of a Can. When it came to opening a can and calling it cooking, my mother was the champ. And no meal lent itself [...]
I’ll be “Sancho”, You be “Pancho”
There is a little Mexican village just across the Rio Grande from Lajitas called, Boquillas del Carmen. It’s not much, but people used to cross over from stateside Lajitas for an “exotic” dinner or festive shopping in the small, local market. Unfortunately after 911, the crossover ferry was shutdown, cutting off virtually all of its [...]
National Tie One on Day!
Women clad in aprons have traditionally prepared the Thanksgiving meal,and it is within our historical linkage to share our bounty. – EllynAnne Geisel . . EllynAnne Geisel first tied on domestic armor in 1999, while writing an article about aprons and was struck by the history she knew must be woven into the fabric of [...]
Thank you Veterans!!
A special thank you to all of our veterans who have served our great country with pride, courage, and verve. Freedom does come with a cost and we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. . .Tobacco Premium, felt American Flag . We’d love to hear stories and see pictures of the veterans in [...]
Dad’s Chili – Too Tough For Terlingua!
With the Terlingua International Chili Championship kicking off this week, I thought I’d share dad’s trophy chili recipe. He always wanted to enter into the Terlingua Chili Championship, but said they wouldn’t accept his application because they couldn’t stand the competition! That, or they’d eat it all before he could get it to the judging [...]
AND THE WINNERS ARE!
Special thanks to EVERYONE who participated and who voted for their favorite Double D decorated pumpkin! We have such talented friends! . This was an extremely close contest once again, so much so that we had a tie for 2nd place! We look forward to continuing the contest next year! If you have any ideas [...]
